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Volvo V50

Volvo V50
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 140 versions of the Volvo V50 (2004–2013), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2004–2013
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Engines
1.6 L to 2.5 L
Power
74 kW (101 PS) to 169 kW (230 PS)
Fuels
Diesel, Petrol, Flex fuel (E85)
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
3.8 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.8 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
9.9 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
207,105

What is the Volvo V50?

The V50 is a compact estate, pairing a relatively short body with the long roof and load space that make an estate useful for everyday family life. It sat among Volvo’s smaller cars, below the larger V70, and offered an estate alternative to the S40 saloon.

The V50 was the estate companion to Volvo’s compact S40. Its design brought the brand’s estate-car style into a smaller class, while its range included everyday petrol and diesel engines as well as more powerful petrol versions.

Generation and engines

The V50 had one generation (2005–2011, P1). Volvo introduced it as a compact estate, with both four- and five-cylinder engines available. Its practical estate body brought extra load space in a smaller format than Volvo’s larger estates.

In EU figures, engines range from 1.6 L to 2.5 L, with power from 74 kW (101 PS) to 169 kW (230 PS). UK figures cover the same engine-size range, with listed power from 125 kW (170 PS) to 127 kW (172 PS). Petrol, diesel and flex-fuel E85 versions appear in market figures; the EU list also includes other fuel entries.

Fuel consumption and markets

The UK’s lowest listed V50 consumption is 3.8 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the US, the lowest listed figure is 9.8 L/100 km on EPA testing; Canada lists 9.9 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle procedure. Different test procedures mean these results are not directly comparable. Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure.

Official EU registration figures cover 2010–2013, UK figures cover 2004–2013, and US and Canadian figures cover 2005–2011. In the EU, the leading registration entries were 1.6 L diesel versions, including a 1.6 L diesel with 84 kW (114 PS) in later listed years.

Questions and answers

Was the Volvo V50 an SUV or an estate?

It was a compact estate, with a long-roof body and a practical load area.

How many V50 generations were there?

The V50 had one listed generation, the P1, spanning 2005–2011.

What was the largest listed V50 engine?

EU and UK figures include engines up to 2.5 L.

What is the lowest listed UK fuel consumption?

The UK VCA figure is 3.8 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

V50 first generation (2005–2011)

Volvo V50 first generation
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: P1 · References: volvoclub.org.uk, en.wikipedia.org

European Union 26 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20111.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel108 g/km56,904
20112.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel143 g/km12,332
20112.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Petrol176 g/km2,626
20112.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel144 g/km834
20112.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Flex fuel (E85)177 g/km818
20111.6 L80 kW (109 PS)Diesel110 g/km464
20111.6 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol172 g/km150
20112.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol211 g/km108
20112.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel154 g/km82
2011––Diesel106 g/km42
2011––Petrol183 g/km16
20111.8 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol174 g/km12
20101.6 L–Diesel113 g/km66,332
20102.0 L–Diesel155 g/km10,204
20102.0 L–Petrol178 g/km5,140
20102.0 L–Diesel143 g/km3,216
20101.6 L–Petrol169 g/km1,490
20101.8 L–Petrol175 g/km1,068
20102.4 L–Diesel172 g/km710
20102.5 L–Petrol213 g/km342
20102.4 L–Petrol212 g/km274
2010––Petrol171 g/km90
20101.8 L–Flex fuel (E85)177 g/km84
20102.0 L–Flex fuel (E85)183 g/km78
2010––Diesel107 g/km22
2010––Other fuel154 g/km10

United Kingdom 31 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20101.6D DRIVe1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20101.6D DRIVe Stop/Start1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2009–20101.61.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2008–20101.81.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2009–20101.8F Flexifuel1.8 L–Flex fuel (E85)5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2008–20102.0D2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2008–20102.0D · 2.0D Powershift2.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2009–20102 · 2.02.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2008–2010D52.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km
2008–2010D5 Geartronic2.4 L–Diesel5-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2010T5 Geartronic2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2010T52.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2007–20091.6D1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
20091.6D DRIVe1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2007–20092.4i (170 PS) · 2.4i (170PS)2.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2007–20092.4i (170 PS) Geartronic · 2.4i (170PS) Geartronic2.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.1 L/100 km NEDC217 g/km
2007–2009T52.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2007–2009T5 Geartronic2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC227 g/km
2007–20081.61.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2007–20081.8F1.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2007–200822.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
20071.81.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2006–20072.0D · 2.0D with DPF2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2007D5 Geartronic2.4 L–Diesel5-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
20061.81.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20062.4i (170 bhp)2.4 L127 kW (172 PS)Petrol5-speed manual8.6 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km
20062.4i (170 bhp)2.4 L127 kW (172 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.2 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km
2006T52.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2006T52.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
2006T5 AWD2.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual9.7 L/100 km NEDC232 g/km
2006T5 AWD2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km NEDC243 g/km

United States 23 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2010–20112.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2009–20102MODE CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20102.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticAll-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20102.5 LPetrol6-speed manualAll-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20102.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2008–20092.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2007–20092.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2007–20092MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2008–20092.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20092MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2007–20082MODE CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20082MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
2005–20072.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
2006–20072MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20072.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
2005–20062MODE CLKUP2.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20062.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20062MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20062.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20052.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20052MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20052.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20052MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km

Canada 32 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2011Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle228 g/km
2010Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2010Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle235 g/km
2010Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle230 g/km
2010Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle230 g/km
2010Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle251 g/km
2010Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle246 g/km
2009Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2009Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2008–2009Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2008–2009Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
2009Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2009Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
2008Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle237 g/km
2008Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle237 g/km
2008Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle248 g/km
2008Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km
2005–2007Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle246 g/km
2007Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2007Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle246 g/km
2007Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle251 g/km
2007Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
2007Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
2005–2006Station wagon: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle244 g/km
2006Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle244 g/km
2006Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle237 g/km
2006Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
2006Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km
2005Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle248 g/km
2005Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle239 g/km
2005Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km
2005Station wagon: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20131.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel107 g/km132
20132.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel144 g/km38
20131.6 L–Other fuel99 g/km10
20121.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel108 g/km36,454
20122.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel143 g/km4,836
20122.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Petrol176 g/km1,702
20122.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Flex fuel (E85)177 g/km222
20122.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel143 g/km165
2012––Diesel113 g/km60
2012––Petrol172 g/km20
20122.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol211 g/km18

United Kingdom 17 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013D2 Manual1.6 L–DieselManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2013DRIVe1.6 L–DieselManual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013D3 Auto · D4 Auto2.0 L–DieselAutomatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2013D3 Manual · D4 Manual2.0 L–DieselManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20132.0 Manual2.0 L–PetrolManual7.6 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2013T5 Auto2.5 L–PetrolAutomatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2012D2 Manual1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012DRIVe1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012D3 Auto · D4 Auto2.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012D3 Manual · D4 Manual2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20122.0 Manual2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2012T5 Auto2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
20042.0 D2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
20042.4 (170 bhp)2.4 L127 kW (172 PS)Petrol5-speed manual8.6 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km
20042.4 (170 bhp)2.4 L127 kW (172 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.2 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km
2004T52.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2004T52.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC227 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.